used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
ALIENadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
any thing at all
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
card-sharp
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From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
a young female
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
KINnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
mining-camps
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From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
Murdaugh
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From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
North'snounUS /nɔːrθs/
possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
unburdenedadjectiveUS /ənˈbɜːrdənd/
not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
having passed out of existence
From this reading His fears had vanished at first sight of her, however, Here was a girl, untutored and unconventional, to be sure, but singularly free from any corruption and with distinct social possibilities.
migratory
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Murdaugh was utterly unlike anything he could have preconceived.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ALIEN KIN Mr. Mason North's elation at the culmination of his protracted search gave way to vague but undeniable misgiving before the end of the return journey.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could a creature brought up by a wandering card-sharp in mining-camps and frontier towns offer for rescue and redemption?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
a late time of life
From this reading His trained legal mind, unburdened with imagination, had nevertheless presented possibilities, during the two years of his previous investigation, from which his fastidious soul shrank.
